Financial Reporting Accounting Manager

SWBC is seeking a talented individual to ensure compliance with general accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Analyzes accounting processes for efficiencies with a dedicated focus on completeness and accuracy of the accounting records. In addition, experience working with the corporate finance team to prepare, review and analyze financial reports. Supports daily activities associated with  month-end close, intercompany eliminations, and financial reporting. Ensures operational tasks are completed timely and month-end activities are executed within the closing period. Supports staff by providing guidance, coaching and feedback on operational improvements.

Why you'll love this role:

The Financial Reporting Accounting Manager works with senior Accounting Managers to ensure the accurate presentation of US GAAP financial statements for SWBC and subsidiary audited financial statements.  You will also be a trusted advisor to Accounting Management and Division Leaders. The diversification of the Divisional businesses challenges the Accounting Manager to be engaged and abreast of Division's Operations and the proper application of US GAAP accounting standards for both Divisional and consolidated presentation. You will use your accounting expertise and problem-solving skills to accomplish the daily tasks and goals for both SWBC and  Divisions. You will also lead process improvements and team member development on a continuous basis.

Essential duties include the following:

• Completes monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting including fluctuation analyses, quarterly debt covenant preparation and compliance, financial packages, and regulatory reporting.
• Prepares financial statements including footnotes in compliance with US GAAP.  Interfaces and manages the audit process with SWBC’s independent external auditors for audits assigned to you. Prepares schedules and provides auditors with information for independent and internal audit requests.
• Provides technical accounting guidance on different topics including but not limited to CECL, M&A, Intangible Valuation, Investments, Hedging, Revenue Recognition, etc.
• Reviews audit support provided by the respective business unit’s operations team against auditor requests to ensure the accuracy of support and that the requests have been fully completed.
• Maintains detailed monthly close calendar for SWBC consolidated and Divisional duties.
• Manages staff and analyzes Division’s monthly financial results prior to close to ensure all necessary entries are reflected in the financials and document fluctuations. Propose accrual entries when necessary.
• Manages Divisional staff including annual performance reviews, training, and coaching.
• Reviews and downloads general ledger journal entries. Reconciles and reviews general ledger accounts, and reviews and approves various month-end journal entries of subordinate staff.
• Prepares operational, adjustment and elimination journals and reconciles general ledger accounts.
• Reviews all assigned general ledger account reconciliations for accuracy and to ensure they were prepared in accordance with the Company’s reconciliation policy.
• Assists with the development of process enhancements and documentation.
• Collaborates with operations, information technology and accounting on special projects and system automations.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Serious candidates will possess the minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience in general accounting and financial preparation experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA eligible and pursuing the CPA designation.
• Strong knowledge and experience working with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting.
• Experience as an independent auditor, as well as industry experience providing independent auditors with financial statements and related audit support highly desirable.
• Strong general ledger software experience and skills including reporting and analyses using general ledger balances derived from and reconciled to source operating systems.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills to oversee mul